Oil and Gas Operations Flashcards
What might be found in a gas well?
Primarily gas hydrocarbons with oil, water, and other contaminants that need to be separated
What might be found in an oil well?
Primarily liquid hydrocarbons with gas, water, and other contaminants that need to be separated
Why does crude oil undergo separation process at wellsite?
Production separator removes sand, salt water, and natural gas
A test separator separates a well from all other incoming wells in order to analyze and characterize the well based on flow and hydrocarbon content
Why does natural gas undergo separation process at wellsite?
To meet pipeline specifications
How is natural gas transferred from a wellsite separator to a processing plant?
Via a gathering line
Why is metering important in the oil and gas industry?
Track the export of oil and gas and custody transfer
How are refined products distributed?
Refined products that are imported or come from refineries are transported via a pipeline for shipping and storage.
Which organization set the measurement requirements for oil and gas operation in
Alberta?
Alberta Energy Regulator
